Dominions 3 · Nation guide
Early Age Arcoscephale
Dirtywick’s beginner guide is still readable on the publisher’s forum. It explores an army and magic approach alongside a strategy based on winning through dominion. It also discusses the role of research, equipment and commanders.
A reply expands on using Mystics in communions. The benefit is flexibility: the same group can emphasize different spell paths depending on the enemy. Read the thread for the author’s suggested pretender and the discussion that followed.